Trump claims ‘criminally made algae is gone’ from Reflecting Pool
President Donald Trump tours the East Potomac Golf Links (Getty)
Donald Trump claimed the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was “in full use” during a rainy tour of his D.C. beautification efforts, despite visible fencing and ongoing renovation plans.
He stated on Truth Social that “criminally made algae is gone” and that the pool would be in “perfect shape” after July 4th, following further treatment.
The Parks Service confirmed that vandals had cut the liner coating the bottom of the pool, lending credence to Trump’s assertion of “criminal mischief” regarding the algae bloom.
The renovation project’s cost has significantly increased from Trump’s initial estimate of $2 million to an estimated $16 million.
The pool has faced persistent issues, including algae blooms turning it lime green, visible chunks of separated blue coating, and even dead ducklings, despite weeks of chemical treatment.
